How Much Water Do You Really Need to Store?
Most sources say to store at least one gallon of water per person per day, but I keep coming back to whether that's really enough for all situations. For those who have actually had to rely on their stored water for longer than a few days—did you find a gallon was truly sufficient for drinking, cooking, and basic hygiene? I have a few rain barrels and cycle through commercially bottled water, but when factoring in gardening, medical needs, washing dishes, and even just the extra cleaning during